Making the basketball team can be a mystery. I have seen athletes attend trials and perform very well, but still end up being eliminated.
So what is the secret to making any basketball team?
Well, you’re about to find out how to impress the coach and secure your spot on the team.
no weaknesses
You have two options; Either you get rid of your weaknesses, or you don’t show them.
Don’t let the coach notice any flaws in your game, and if you can’t help it, make sure you do everything you can to make up for it.
For example, if you’re good at finishing with your right hand, but have a hard time finishing with your left, you should practice for hours every day until you can finish with both hands.
If you don’t have enough time to get rid of your weakness, make sure to show your strengths to prevent the trainer from noticing your weakness.
Make sure you can do all the basics (two-handed layups, dribbling with both hands under pressure, playing defense and playing team basketball).
Master a skill (your strengths)
If you want to guarantee a spot on the basketball team, you must be a must for your coach.
Master a skill and be sure to show it off during testing and practice.
Everyone has a skill in which they are naturally talented. If you don’t have a natural talent, you need to develop a skill that sets you apart from others. Whatever skill you decide to develop, make sure you master it.
Find out what kind of players the manager likes and become one of the best players in that niche.
Your niche is simply a specific aspect of the game of basketball that you excel at.
Examples from the NBA:
-Stephen Curry = lights out shooter
– Rajon Rondo = Excellent ball handling and passing
– Carmelo Anthony= Excellent shooter and complete scorer
– Dwight Howard = Excellent shot blocker, rebounder and low post scorer
Train like an elite basketball
Do you want to get rid of your weaknesses and develop your own niche?
Stop training like everyone else. To be the best, you have to do what no one else is doing.
You need to give yourself the advantage. No, I’m not talking about drugs, I’m talking about training like the elite of basketball. Turn your weaknesses into strengths and make your strengths even stronger.
